Start Brock Bowers or Juwan Johnson?
Week 1 start/sit. Our Clutch Score projects each player's points this week from matchup, Vegas odds, usage and injury status, then calls who to start.
Who to start
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.7 vs 0.4 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Brock Bowers and Juwan Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Brock Bowers hosts MIA (easy matchup) and Juwan Johnson travels to DET (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Juwan Johnson for 8.7 PPR points to Brock Bowers's 0.4.
Start Juwan Johnson on the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Bowers | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.4 | 8.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.3 | 8.3 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 14.4 |
| Snap share | - | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Brock Bowers vs Juwan Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brock Bowers or Juwan Johnson in Week 1?
Start Juwan Johnson in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 8.7 PPR points to Brock Bowers's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brock Bowers or Juwan Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Juwan Johnson for 8.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Brock Bowers.
Who has the better matchup, Brock Bowers or Juwan Johnson?
Brock Bowers hosts MIA (easy) and Juwan Johnson plays at DET (easy). Brock Bowers draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
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Clutch Score blends the season projection with this week’s matchup, Vegas implied total and injury status. Data via the Sleeper API and ESPN, refreshed daily.